HO scale, #4 Slip Switches can be extremely challenging to build - even with an Assembly Fixture. We are not able to guarantee that you will get the same results that you would normally expect from our tools, and only recommend this fixture for the very advanced craftsman.

One of the most fascinating pieces of trackwork a layout can have is a double slip switch. Typically used in the throat of passenger terminals, they can also be found just about anywhere on a railroad. In addition to looking great, they are also a major space savor when used properly. A double slip switch is actually two opposing direction turnouts overlaid onto each other. So a double slip switch can save the space of one complete turnout if you have a situation where two turnouts are laid opposing each other on the same line.

Looks Great! - Get results that rival even the most experienced modelers

Lets You Work in Comfort - Build trackwork at your workbench

Is NMRA Compliant - Will work with any NMRA compliant equipment

This product is part of our Craftsman Series of tools that are designed for modelers who want to go that 'extra mile' to produce outstanding trackwork. You should be prepared to spend extra time and effort to learn how to use this product. Click here to learn more about our Craftsman Series of tools.

Using a Fast Tracks Double Slip Switch assembly fixture, you can build both double and single slip switches. At the moment we only have matching QuickSticks for Double Slip Switches, and we recommend adding some to your order by simply selecting them from the options above. Single Slip Switches can be completed using individual wood ties, also available from Fast Tracks.

If you order a Fast Tracks assembly fixture, we highly recommend that you consider purchasing matching PointForm and StockAid filing tools. This will make the construction of the switch and frog points much easier.

Our #4, #5 and #6 slip switches use a solid frog in the centre frogs. That means there are no moving points in the middle of the switch. #8 slip switches, having a much lower frog angle, must be built with moveable point frogs in order to be reliable. This adds to the time it takes to build this switch as there are a total of 12 moving points in the switch.

The approximate radius that the diverging route of a turnout can be fit into. This calculation was made using the shortest possible turnout length measured from the edges of the PC board ties, not the wood ties.